
The Radi Om that Aretha knew was a fairly assertive, but kind person. The one who would very patiently teach Azka on the bike. The person who every morning Little Aretha greet, because he is always cleaning the yard of the house. But apparently, Aretha had to learn again about the figure of Om Radi, because the Radi who was in front of him at this time, is not the Radi om that Little Aretha knew first.
"This talk we're doing, to find a solution to Aretha's problem. If you can't manage your emotions together. So we just end this conversation, and let Aretha determine her own way of life" Abi who was sitting at the time, finally stood up to the point of the debate between Opa and Om Radi.
"Please, relax. We all want what is best for Aretha, so please lower your ego" he said.
After hearing the words of Abi and Dad, finally Opa and Om Radi again sat down. Trying to neutralize their previously almost bursting emotions.
"All right, let's move on. Since we have heard the explanation of Oma and Opa, now let us listen to the explanation of the son of Rama" Abi said while pointing to brother Rama
Brother Rama straightened his body while staring at everyone one by one "I realize, in the past I have made a very big mistake. As a big brother, I should have looked after him and been by his side. Regret is always at the end of the story, now I regret all my actions in the past and want to make up for all my mistakes. Although I know that the past cannot be changed, but I want to create sweet memories in the future Aretha. Sorry brother deck" brother Rama looked at Aretha full of regret, after which he hugged his sister tightly.
With pleasure, Aretha returned the embrace of brother Rama. Feeling grateful for having a brother as good as Rama. Although the past can not be changed, as said brother Rama, we can create good memories in the future. The past is dark, it does not mean that our future will also be dark.
"Now, let us listen to the statement of the Bani" Abi said after Aretha and Rama let go of his embrace.
Bani's father bowed for a while, before finally looking at Aretha clingy "son, sorry for all the mistakes of the father in the past. Sorry for not being aware of all your stepmother's cruel acts. Sorry for being so indifferent to you all this time. I won't promise you anything, because I realize you're just a human being. Who does not know what the future will look like, the father is also not sure what the attitude of the father in the future will be like. Therefore, you are free to choose your own life, son, choose according to your wishes. I will always be by your side, and support all the ways of your life. The door of my father's house will always be open to you. Whenever you miss home, come and see dad"
Touched up? Sure oes. Even the dream of seeing his father behave as he was a child, had long since disappeared. During this time, Aretha never even dreamed of being loved back by her father. Even the girl never imagined, there would be a day when her father would come back and give her a warm hug.
The embrace of the father really made Aretha go down, now there is nothing she expects anymore but happiness for loved ones. Perhaps, it was time for Aretha to forget everything and make peace with the circumstances. Because, if he didn't start, then who else?
"Son, Aretha. As you know, both of them are your real parents. Abi asks them to be here, because they have the same right to take care of you. Therefore, please give a wide heart, to listen to all their explanations" Abi said as he looked at Aretha lekat.
"Yes son, come with us. Let's create a happy family with your father, mother and sister" Radi said.
Slowly, Aretha exhaled deeply. Several times he lowered his head, unable to look at the two people who were his biological parents. Several times he convinced himself that what he chose after him was the best way for his survival.
One by one he looked at the faces of the people in the room. Slowly, he let go of the grasp of the mother's hand, then straightened his body. "Honestly, Are very grateful for all the love you have given. Sometimes, Are always wondering, does Are deserve this much love? Meanwhile, there are brothers Rama and Azka who did not have time to feel all these feelings of love, from you, our parents"
"Can Are ask Radi something?" Aretha asked as she looked at Radi expectantly.
Nodding the man's head, making Aretha smile at a glance "have you ever felt sorry for leaving aunt Lia and Azka? Have you ever felt sad about Azka's death? Have you ever tried to find Azka's body?" Ask streak.
However, the inertia of om Radi, as well as the head he subdued, made Aretha smile wryly "om, not only Are needs this affection. Not only did Are need a house to go home, but Rama and Azka needed a house to go home"
"Since the past few days, Are had thought of everything. Are will stay here, and not go anywhere. Are will study at Umi and Abi boarding schools, and regarding the lecture, Are wants to postpone it first. Because, Are wants to learn first religious science and improve themselves. We never know when Allah SWT asks us to go home, right?"
"One thing Are asks, live happily. And continue your life as it should. Because even slowly, Are will continue to live"
Abi and Umi smiled proudly at Aretha's answers and decisions. They never imagined that Aretha would choose, a choice that was not in this deliberation. It seemed, losing Azka had completely engulfed the girl.
"Alright, may everyone here be able to accept all decisions from Aretha. I hope you respect all his decisions. As the demand is, let's move on with our lives, and live happily" Abi said